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Southern Tier, New York Hikes for the Not-So-Avid Hikers
Southern Tier, New York Hikes for the Not-So-Avid Hikers
Southern Tier, New York Hikes for the Not-So-Avid Hikers
As we head deeper into spring, and some, but unfortunately not all, days are nice to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors, it's time to start thinking about some fun outdoor activities. In my younger days, I was an adventurous amateur hiker, and I enjoyed taking hikes in the countryside whenever I could...
"Greenway" Ahead
"Greenway" Ahead
"Greenway" Ahead
A long-discussed project to build a bike trail to link downtown Binghamton and Vestal is about to become a reality. The 2.5-mile Greenway trial is to run west from South Washington Street along the Susquehanna River. Mayor Richard David said money from the Upstate Revitalization Initiative will fund the $6...
Vestal Rail Trail Relief
Vestal Rail Trail Relief
Vestal Rail Trail Relief
Relief is once again available for those who use a popular Broome County trail. A restroom at the old Vestal Coal House at the Stage Road end of the town Rail Trail was closed for a time, creating a hardship for walkers, joggers and bicyclists...
Trail opening
Trail opening
Trail opening
An extension of a popular walking trail in the town of Vestal will officially open in a few days. The 1.7 mile trail segment runs along the northern edge of the Southern Tier Expressway from Main Street to Castle Gardens. The new trail is west of the popular rail trail that opened several years ago...
More trails
More trails
More trails
Construction of a 1.7-mile extension to a walking trail in Vestal should be finished next spring. Vestal town supervisor John Schaffer says "people are excited" about the project to add to the existing rail trail that attracts many users year-round...